M. F. Lewis
Fungi Collected in Shropshire and Other Neighbourhoods: A Victorian Woman's Illustrated Field Notes
Fungi Collected in Shropshire and Other Neighbourhoods: A Victorian Woman's Illustrated Field Notes
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A pioneering female mycologist, M. F. Lewis, explored England and Wales for forty years, recording an astonishing biodiversity of fungi. This beautiful volume collects hundreds of her watercolors, contextualized by a foreword from mycologist Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian. It is a must-have for modern mushroom lovers and any admirer of vintage botanical illustration.
Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2023
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Venture into the Woods with a Pioneering Female Mycologist
This captivating keepsake volume pays homage to the enduring fascination with fungi. Little is known about the enigmatic M. F. Lewis, not even her first name. Mysterious, prolific, and deeply enamored with the world of mushrooms, she left us a treasure trove of mycological illustrations. For over forty years, from 1860 to 1902, Lewis roamed across England and Wales, recording an astonishing biodiversity of fungi. Her delicately drawn, boldly colored images evoke the strange and powerful beauty of this kingdom.
This Handsome Volume Collects Hundreds of Lewis' Watercolors
This handsome volume collects hundreds of Lewis' watercolors, contextualized by a foreword from mycologist Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian. It is a must-have for today's mushroom lovers who are curious about the history of mycology and for any admirer of vintage botanical illustration who wants to discover something different.
FASCINATING FUNGI: Mushrooms are Having a Real Moment
Fungi are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, but they have always captivated our imaginations, even in Victorian times. Lewis' gorgeous artwork offers the modern mushroom fan a new way to appreciate their favorite kingdom.
VINTAGE AESTHETIC: This Lovely Clothbound Volume Evokes the Magic of Uncovering a Treasure in a Jumbled Vintage Bookstore
This lovely clothbound volume evokes the magic of uncovering a treasure in a jumbled vintage bookstore.
FEMINIST HISTORY: While Little is Known of the Elusive M. F. Lewis, We Can Celebrate the Legacy That She and Other Female Naturalists of the 19th Century Left for Women in Science and Art Today
While little is known of the elusive M. F. Lewis, we can celebrate the legacy that she and other female naturalists of the 19th century left for women in science and art today.
ARTFUL SCIENCE: Lewis' Illustrated Field Notes Showcase the Intersection of Art and Science at Its Best
Lewis' illustrated field notes showcase the intersection of art and science at its best.
Perfect for:
Mushroom hunters, eaters, and admirers
Fans of cottagecore and goblincore aesthetics
Collectors of vintage books and vintage botanical illustration
Collectors of Victorian ephemera
Readers of feminist history
Weight: 512g
Dimension: 160 x 210 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781797227412
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